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Le Meridien hotel staff sanitise guest rooms and hotel compounds after Delhi government has arranged hotel rooms to quarantine stranded Indian nationals in abroad, due to the coronavirus lockdown in New Delhi on May 8, 2020. (Photo: Bidesh Manna/IANS)

Inside story of hospitality sector shows painful truth of employees

The aviation, tourism and hospitality sectors have been the worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic and here's a look at how this is being passed on the employees.

May 13, 2020

Hyatt lays off 1300 employees; other major chains to follow suit

Hyatt has announced that it will be laying off around 1,300 of its employees in wake of the coronavirus-led economic slowdown, which might affect other major chains in the industry too.

May 11, 2020

Reliance Jio rakes in Rs 60,596.37 crore investments in just 3 weeks; Facebook, Silver Lake and now Vista!

Amidst coronavirus pandemic affecting business growth prospects in India and denting profit margins, Reliance Jio attracted major investments to a tune of Rs 60,596.37 crore.

May 8, 2020

Airbnb CEO confirms layoff of 25% workforce, allocates $250 million to help offset losses

With millions of tourists canceling plans for vacations, work trips and family visits, Airbnb earlier this year said it was allocating $250 million to help offset losses incurred by hosts.

May 6, 2020

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,655 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms

Facebook last month poured in Rs 43,574 crore for a 9.99 per cent stake in India's oil-retail-telecom conglomerate-led Jio Platforms -- the largest investment for a minority stake by a tech giant.

May 4, 2020

'Coronavirus Divorce' on rise in Japan, free furnished apartments come to rescue

The apartments are offered by Kasoku for 4,400 yen ($40) a day. According to spokesman Kosuke Amano, the company has had 20 customers since it began the campaign on April 3. The firm also offers a free 30-minute divorce consultation with a legal official.

Apr 15, 2020

Google, Facebook and Twitter oppose new set of internet regulations, threaten to suspend services in Pakistan

Failure by social media giants to comply with the new set of digital regulations imposed by Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf government will result in heavy fines and possible termination of services.

Mar 1, 2020

How Facebook, Google, Amazon, other tech giants have joined fight against coronavirus?

Major technology companies attended a meeting organised by the WHO in a fight against coronavirus. See how it turned out.

Feb 15, 2020

California school attack: On 16th birthday, student opens fire at high school, killing two; shoots self

A high school student, celebrating his 16th birthday, opened fire outside Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, killing two teens and wounding three other teens before shooting himself in the head.

Nov 15, 2019

Jaipur city palace to be listed on Airbnb, will host guests for $8,000 per night

The move will support the rural women's empowerment initiatives of the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation (PDKF).

Nov 12, 2019

Police, lawyers fight outside Delhi's Tis Hazari Court, police vehicles set on fire

Lawyers alleged that two of their colleagues were injured, including one in police firing, but the police denied opened firing.

Nov 2, 2019

Halloween shooting: Death toll rises to 5 in Northern California Airbnb party

Gunshots were heard at 10.45 pm on Thursday at the Airbnb property at the San Francisco suburb of Orinda where about 100 guests were gathered for a party.

Nov 2, 2019

Oyo raises $1.5 billion in fresh round of funding, to target US market

The funds will be used to expand Oyo's business in the United States, its fastest-growing market and strengthen its vacation rentals business in Europe.

Oct 8, 2019

CEO Ahmad Rashad - The Next-Gen Entrepreneur

CEO Ahmad Rashad, a renowned entrepreneur, has made his name from starting his first business with a $10,000 Loan and turned this into millions in a short period of time

Aug 17, 2019

Oyo hotel in $300-million expansion in US

Oyo eyes top slot with $300 million push in US market adding one hotel a day

Flush with funds, Oyo group hopes to replicate the success of its rapid growth in India and China in the US to corner more market share.

Jun 20, 2019

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